Project Manager/Business Analyst - HR/Payroll

Project Manager/Business Analyst - HR/Payroll Salary $79,000.00 - $82,950.00 Annually Location 1059 Alton Way, Denver, CO Job Type Professional/Tech Full-time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number

GJA-299140-05132026-NC

Department CCCS Information Technology Division CCCS Business Technology Opening Date 05/19/2026 Closing Date 5/24/2026 11:59

PM Mountain Department Contact Information Nikki Cimino:

jobs@cccs.edu Hiring Pay Rate The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity and directly applicable experience, education, and training. Description Benefits Description The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is hiring a Project Manager/Business Analyst (PM/BA) - HR & Payroll to join our System Office Business Technology team. This team manages the implementation of new software products licensed for systemwide use and manages projects to meet the business needs of the system and the colleges. In addition, Business Technology provides functional support and technical troubleshooting for end-users at the System Office and all 13 CCCS colleges. This role manages projects and project teams to facilitate the on-time delivery of project objectives and acts as a liaison between internal IT experts and our business partners in Human Resources and Payroll. We are looking for someone with experience in managing complex projects who has a strong knowledge of HR and Payroll processes. If you are looking for an opportunity to step into a role where you can utilize the resources of the System Office to help our 13 colleges support student success, this position may be for you! CCCS provides generous leave, excellent benefits , and flexible work schedules, including hybrid-remote work within the state of Colorado. Some evening and weekend work may be required, as System Office IT supports a 24x7 environment. Examples of Duties Follow established project management guidelines and processes to develop, maintain, and track project plans, conduct project meetings, and report project status. Provide system-level support and administration of Banner Human Resources, Position Control, and Employee Self-Service, as well as third-party vendor products on behalf of System and college business needs. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Ellucian Banner product/service line and related third-party vendor products, including the oversight and management of specific projects, staff, and deliverables. Drive the collaboration with relevant IT departments either contributing to, or impacted by, current services and projects. Collaborate with business users to develop business cases and comprehensive project requests. Work closely with college functional user groups such as Human Resources, Payroll Directors and FLAC Processors. Represent System-IT on committees and functional groups that focus on Human Resources, Payroll, and FLAC (Faculty Load & Compensation). Collaborate with System and College staff and leadership to identify and address business needs related to Human Resources, Payroll, and FLAC. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Relevant education and/or experience in the appropriate areas may substitute year-for-year for the required degree. Two years of experience managing projects. Hands-on work experience in Human Resources/Payroll. Supplemental Information Attributes that will contribute to success in this position: Background working in a multi-college system or a large complex higher education organization preferred. Practical knowledge of Ellucian Banner's Human Resources and Position Control modules preferred. Practiced in the use of project management methodology and tools. Ability to manage and lead large, diverse groups. Ability to interact well with a diverse population of customers, vendors, and team members to understand and resolve functional or technical issues or concerns. Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with staff having varying levels of functional and technical expertise. Knowledge of applications development life-cycle methodology. Practiced in the use of Microsoft tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Ability to coordinate, organize and track tasks effectively and meet project deadlines. Knowledge of how to define process flows. Team facilitation skills. Effective listening skills and excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to take initiative, requiring minimal supervision and guidance. Understanding of and dedication to digital accessibility.

Work Location/Travel Expectations :

This position is located at

CCCS/IT 1059

Alton Way, Denver, CO 80230. Occasional in-state travel is required; may require out-of-state travel to conferences as needed. Some evening and weekend support is required, as System IT supports a 24x7 environment. Alternative Work Arrangements, including flexible schedules and hybrid-remote work, may be available. All work must be completed in the state of Colorado. The Colorado Community College System is the state's largest provider of higher education and workforce training, consisting of 13 colleges and over 35 locations across the state, educating approximately 130,000 students annually. In addition, we train more than 4,000 Coloradans each year through customized employer training programs. Our mission is to provide accessible, responsive learning environments where students can achieve their educational, professional and personal goals in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation. We are an organization that encourages individuals to bring their whole selves to work. CCCS believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Note:

per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act , an applicant may redact information from their resume, cover letter, and/or transcripts that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. If your position requires us to review an official transcript, without redacting, we will request one as part of our conditional offer process. In order to evaluate work experience against established requirements for positions, we are still requesting dates of service (month and year) for positions in the applicant's work history. A career at the Colorado Community College System's administrative office comes with great perks. Whether you are responsible for strategic System leadership or provide high quality administrative and technical support, you will reap a rewarding experience being a part of an enterprise which assists thousands of students to elevate their lives each year. Our System Office culture emphasizes and celebrates professionalism in performance of jobs and diversity in our workforce. Our focus on outcomes rather than tasks is supported with flexible work arrangements, and the expectation that our employees perform best when they are engaged and enjoy a degree of autonomy in how they approach the delivery of quality work product. You will admire the friendly culture of our system office and be inspired by our team environment and dedicated employees.

We offer the following benefits:

Our employees stay because of the work/life balance they are able to obtain at the System Office.

This includes generous leave benefits:

Administrator/Professional-Technical (APT) positions earn 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of sick leave each month - based on fulltime status. Classified employees earn generous levels of annual and sick leave based on their years of service. CCCS employees receive 11 paid holidays per year, many of which are observed between December 25th through January 1st. CCCS employees have leave available for a variety of additional personal needs such as academic/volunteer activities, bereavement, public health emergencies, and more. Many positions are eligible for alternate work arrangements that may include flexible schedules and/or working remotely within Colorado. CCCS offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans with considerable employer contributions. We also offer employer-paid life insurance. For a complete overview of our benefits, visit our employee benefits webpage . CCCS employees are eligible for Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness. For more information, go to the Federal Department of Education website. As a CCCS employee, you have an opportunity to become a lifelong-learner and enjoy considerable savings for the college education of you and your dependents through our tuition reimbursement program. We offer retirement savings through Colorado PERA via our defined benefit or defined contribution plans. CCCS employees are also eligible to participate in a robust set of supplemental retirement options such as a 401K, 457, and/or 403b. All state employees are eligible to participate in BenefitHub , which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources. CCCS offers employee assistance services to you and your household members at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program ( C-SEAP ). Available services include counseling, professional coaching, webinars, mediation, financial assistance, and more. Employer Colorado Community College System (CO)